i am looking for a new case...

[SnowSurfer]

my dell 4100 case is just not doing it. the two fans in the back put out almost no air and it gets hot really quick. so i am on the quest for a new case (i am looking at the ones at xoxide because thats the only site i hae so far) any suggestions for like under 200$ would be greatly appreciated...thank you

[Merlin]

If $200 is your budget then I suggest looking at a CoolerMaster 201. That is the case I use and I really like it. Four case fans with filters on the intakes. Aluminium Design. Removeable motherboard tray. And all the other bells and whistles.

You can get it delivered for about $200. Check on pricewatch.

[Tommy Boomfiger]

yeah, 200 bucks is a pretty high budget for a case. i personally like Lian Li (http://www.lian-li.com/) cases.

[SnowSurfer]

thanks guys...im still looking i am goign to order one this week...200 is high? hmm oh well i really wanna keep my stuff cool and with a new gforce4 going in in 2 weeks it seems i will be heating up even more

[Showtime]

if you have a frys near you than you can go there and have a look at different cases. They carry generic to Lian Lu, coolmaster, Antec(alienware and I use Antec :) ,etc. Aluminum is supposed to run cooler. Most high end case dont have power supplies, so include that into your budget($50 or so).
good luck
-jel:halo:

[Memo]

http://65.119.30.151/productimage/11-125-129-01.JPG


CHIEFTEC Server Chasis (Aluminum Workstation Tower with Plastic Front Cover) Blue w/acrylic window Color; 420 Watts AMD Approved Power Supply Front Accessible: 4 x 5.25", 2 x 3.5", Internal: 4 x 3.5". Power Supply: Turbo Link (P4) 420 watts ATX 12V- w/ 2 Case Fans Compare to Antec SX1040 and Save Weights Only 18LBs!

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?description=11-125-129

Big case, nice color, window, 420 watt power supply, aluminum, $139.

[SnowSurfer]

wow ut that is a nice case...cant i just take the power supply out of my current case? or would that not work? yea stupid question but oh well

[Memo]

Ya you can just take it out. 420W Power Supply is good to have though, it'll last you for a bit. However, 300W should be enough for systems now unless you have lots of hard drives raided together and lots of drives.

[Speedfreak]

Originally posted by UT Memo
http://65.119.30.151/productimage/11-125-129-01.JPG



http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?description=11-125-129

Big case, nice color, window, 420 watt power supply, aluminum, $139.


Crazy.. they are making the Antec ones aluminum, now. I want to trade my steel one in. :)

[Hoser]

I went to CompUSA the other day and they now have a selection of cases. It looked like they were just setting them on the shelves because there were no prices listed. I think they had two Antec cases. I didn't notice the brands of the other cases. They also had some power supplies, up to 600 watts.

[Memo]

Just a note...That case I posted is a CHIEFTEC case not an ANTEC case. They're basically the same thign except this one is aluminum, much cheaper, cooler and well, better :P

[SnowSurfer]

ut can that site be trusted to order from?? cause i think i might just order that one...and also it comes with a light in it right?

[DoPeY5007]

Originally posted by SnowSurfer
my dell 4100 case is just not doing it. can you put the stuff in that case into a dif one?





I thought that the cases are propriatary and you can't chagnge it

[xsiled2]

Originally posted by UT Memo
http://65.119.30.151/productimage/11-125-129-01.JPG



http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?description=11-125-129

Big case, nice color, window, 420 watt power supply, aluminum, $139.

woa what a poser case
MOD YOUR OWN DAM CASE.


why do cases made out of aluminum cost more then steel when steel sheet metal is way more then aluminum.

note: if you do decide to buy this case it being aluminum doesnt mean anything, ITS PAINTED.

[Windsor]

Originally posted by xsiled2


woa what a poser case
MOD YOUR OWN DAM CASE.


why do cases made out of aluminum cost more then steel when steel sheet metal is way more then aluminum.

note: if you do decide to buy this case it being aluminum doesnt mean anything, ITS PAINTED.

Painted? instead of anodized, right?

[xsiled2]

yup.

[Memo]

Originally posted by SnowSurfer
ut can that site be trusted to order from?? cause i think i might just order that one...and also it comes with a light in it right?

Newegg.com , I think, is one of the most trustworthy sites online to order from. I really ONLY order from them. I am not sure if there is a light , the description doesn't say anythign about it, so my guess would have to be no.

[Memo]

Originally posted by xsiled2


woa what a poser case
MOD YOUR OWN DAM CASE.


why do cases made out of aluminum cost more then steel when steel sheet metal is way more then aluminum.

note: if you do decide to buy this case it being aluminum doesnt mean anything, ITS PAINTED.

Aluminum is better because of weight and heat factors too, not just because of looks. And poser case? I really doubt lots of people like to pose as computer nerds with way too much ****ing time on their hands that modify their computers.

[xsiled2]

anything more the $70 is to much. with it painted it wont help anything with heat issues, and that mod takes about 30 mins to cut 15 to grind and 5 to mount. a good 50 minz.

[Tommy Boomfiger]

Originally posted by xsiled2
anything more the $70 is to much. with it painted it wont help anything with heat issues, and that mod takes about 30 mins to cut 15 to grind and 5 to mount. a good 50 minz. thats if you know what you are doing. would you mod your car in a way which you dont know how to? or does that make a bmw "m", mercedes amg, ford svt poser cars?

[Showtime]

:stupid:

its taking me a lot longer than that to mod my case. had so much freaking orange peel while trying to paint my case today that I gave up. I need to go buy better paint.
I dont even want to start on the problems painting a plastic antec bezel.
:angry: Whatever it takes, this damn rig will be up and running fast and hopefully looking nice by this weekend.
-jel:halo:

[xsiled2]

Originally posted by Tommy Boomfiger
or does that make a bmw "m", mercedes amg, ford svt poser cars?

just the ford.

[Speedfreak]

Originally posted by UT Memo
Just a note...That case I posted is a CHIEFTEC case not an ANTEC case. They're basically the same thign except this one is aluminum, much cheaper, cooler and well, better :P

Yes, I know. I think one makes them for the other. Just like the SuperMicro and Addtronics server case.

[SnowSurfer]

Originally posted by DoPeY5007
can you put the stuff in that case into a dif one?

I thought that the cases are propriatary and you can't chagnge it

nope i can take everything out of my dell case and put it in a new one if i so please...i dont think that one is really a poser case...oh well i dont know how to cut my own window or put in more fans (new fans...yes i know how to replace fans..). thats why i am going to buy one :)

[SnowSurfer]

are the frozencpu cases any good? i was reading that review ont he frontpage of the site and it seems that case is a good one

[Eugene]

I'm a bit confused about the quality of that nice looking blue case UT posted for us. Some say it's good yet some say it's bad. Aside from the fact that it is suspected to be a poser mod case, without all the mods, would it be a good case? Is the fact that it is painted and not anoidized enough to persuade me not to buy the case? Is it enough for a computer that isn't going to be overclocked and will only experience intense, but not hardc0re, use?

[Tommy Boomfiger]

Originally posted by Eugene
I'm a bit confused about the quality of that nice looking blue case UT posted for us. Some say it's good yet some say it's bad. Aside from the fact that it is suspected to be a poser mod case, without all the mods, would it be a good case? Is the fact that it is painted and not anoidized enough to persuade me not to buy the case? Is it enough for a computer that isn't going to be overclocked and will only experience intense, but not hardc0re, use? it is not a bad case. because it is painted, heat cannot dissipate as quickly making the use of aluminum pointless.

[Tommy Boomfiger]

Originally posted by SnowSurfer
are the frozencpu cases any good? i was reading that review ont he frontpage of the site and it seems that case is a good one ive never seen or used a frozencpu case, but from all the reviews ive read, they seem to be good cases. this is a modified lian li case. to me it looks like the only mods are a blowhole on the top of the case and a window on the side (some newer lian li models come with windows) IMO, lian li cases are very good.

[Windsor]

Originally posted by Tommy Boomfiger
it is not a bad case. because it is painted, heat cannot dissipate as quickly making the use of aluminum pointless.

I'm guessing its still quite a bit lighter than a steel case of the same size though.

Ever heard of the PSU they're using in it? Its like Turbolink, they say its AMD approved or something, and its a big 'un at 420W.

[xsiled2]

Originally posted by Tommy Boomfiger
it is not a bad case. because it is painted, heat cannot dissipate as quickly making the use of aluminum pointless.

exactly. the weigh doesnt matter once its in its place.... so NO point in buying it unless you like cutting ur fingers easy

[Windsor]

Originally posted by xsiled2


exactly. the weigh doesnt matter once its in its place.... so NO point in buying it unless you like cutting ur fingers easy

I'd probably cut myself just as easy on my steel case as much as I'd cut myself on aluminum, I think.

[xsiled2]

ever wonder why lian-li cases have the little rubber thing inside? take it off and touch it :D steel cases are ALWAYS thicker

[Eugene]

Originally posted by xsiled2


exactly. the weigh doesnt matter once its in its place.... so NO point in buying it unless you like cutting ur fingers easy

hmmmmmm.... xsiled, can you recommend a good, relatively cheap case that doesn't require mods? (bonus points if it looks just as cool :P)

[xsiled2]

i am very against pre-mods but since this one doesnt look like ALL the other antec clone (they are lame cases premodded or not)

http://www.savingxoom.com/228caswitcro.html

aluminum UNpaintedwith window and fan. $65

ill post more unmodded cases later.

[Tommy Boomfiger]

lian li cases have sanded or rolled over edges so you dont cut your fingers. at least all the lian li's ive seen

[SnowSurfer]

i hate cutting my fingers on the metal in a case...its a pain